Cuisines Indian

Curried Chiles (Mirchi ka Salan)

Curried Chiles (Mirchi ka Salan)

Ingredients 2 Tbsp poppy seeds (khus khus) 2 Tbsp sesame seeds (til) 2 Tbsp coriander seeds (dhaniya) 1 Tbsp white cumin (sufaid zeera) 1 Tbsp desiccated coconut powder 5 Tbsp oil ½ kg medium green chiles 6 red chiles 6…

Coriander Chutney

Coriander Chutney

Coriander chutney goes well with a papadum or chapati. It is suitable for refrigeration and freezes fairly well. It pairs extremely well with meat and many vegetarian preparations and is commonly served as a condiment with a wide variety of…

Coconut Chutney (North Indian)

Coconut Chutney (North Indian)

Coconut chutney is served as an accompaniment to many South Indian dishes, such as dosa and idli. This recipe is a North Indian variant. Ingredients 2 cups shredded fresh coconut 1–2 split green chillies 5 cloves garlic ½ cup chopped…

Chickpea Curry (Masaledaar Chole)

Chickpea Curry (Masaledaar Chole)

Masaladaar chole is a dish of chickpeas in spicy gravy. Ingredients 1 cup dried chickpeas 2 tbsp cooking oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tomato, medium chopped 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1½ teaspoon Madras curry powder ¼ teaspoon garam masala…

Chicken Madras

Chicken Madras

This is a recipe for a chicken madras. It is a popular curry in the UK. Ingredients 4 chicken breasts, diced 2 large onions, finely chopped 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 jar of tomato puree, mixed with an equal…

Chicken Curry (Mediterranean-inspired)

Chicken Curry (Mediterranean-inspired)

This is an Indian dish with Mediterranean influence. Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 6 cloves of garlic, smashed ½ lemon, juiced 5 medium spicy long green chiles, slit in half length-wise 5 tbsp milk 2 tbsp garam masala 2 tbsp…

Chicken Biryani

Chicken Biryani

Ingredients 2 cups rice (preferably Basmati) 500 g (1 lb) chicken 6 tablespoons oil 300 ml (10 oz) yoghurt 3 cloves of garlic, crushed and chopped 1.5 cm ginger, peeled and sliced 5 large onions, chopped ½ cup tomatoes, puréed…